St. Augustine's College Admission Requirements

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St. Augustine's College Admission Overview

St. Augustine's College admission requirements are highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in North Carolina. Last year St. Augustine's College admitted 33.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.5 GPA (B-) and SAT 780-940 / ACT 12-16. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

St. Augustine's College requires the SAT or ACT for unknown.

Cycle: unknown. Source: https://www.st-aug.edu/admissions/freshmen-requirements/

St. Augustine's College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

33.8%

Admission Standards

Unavailable

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The St. Augustine's College acceptance rate is 33.8%. Last year, 696 of 2,059 applicants were admitted. That is the 7th lowest acceptance rate in North Carolina and the 123rd lowest in the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into St. Augustine's College and can you get accepted?

St. Augustine's College is a highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Saint Augustine's University typically attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.5. 3% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

St. Augustine's College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

2.5

Typical High School Grades

B-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.5

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at St. Augustine's College typically have around a 2.5 GPA (B-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have below average high school grades.

The school ranks #57 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.5 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

St. Augustine's College Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

Saint Augustine's University requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants. Applicants need SAT scores of 420 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 420 Math, or ACT scores of 17 English or Reading and 17 Math, along with a high school GPA of 2.0. Students who are 24 or older may be exempt from submitting standardized test scores.

Cycle: unknown. Source: https://www.st-aug.edu/admissions/freshmen-requirements/

St. Augustine's College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

780-940

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 390
Math 390
Composite 780

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 480
Math 460
Composite 940

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at St. Augustine's College typically score around a 860 SAT (middle 50% 780–940) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 17th percentile nationally. St. Augustine's College ranks #49 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 780 to 940

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for unknown. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 860 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Saint Augustine's University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
940+	Above 75th	>49%
860 to 940	Avg +	34%-49%
780 to 860	Avg -	21%-34%
Below 780	Below mid-50	<21%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

St. Augustine's College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

12-16

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 9
Math 14
Composite 12

75th Percentile Scores

English 14
Math 16
Composite 16

Average ACT

Incoming testers at St. Augustine's College typically have around a 14 ACT (mid-50 12–16) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 13th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. St. Augustine's College places #47 among colleges in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 12 to 16

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for unknown. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 14.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Saint Augustine's University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
16+	Above 75th	>49%
14 to 16	Avg +	34%-49%
12 to 14	Avg -	21%-34%
Below 12	Below mid-50	<21%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Saint Augustine's University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	787	1,194	2,059
Accepted	424	264	696
Acceptance Rate	54%	22%	34%
Enrolled	14	8	22
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	3%	3%	3%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Saint Augustine's University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Saint Augustine's University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, unknown. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Augustine's University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Saint Augustine's University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

St. Augustine's College is test-required for unknown. Last year it admitted 33.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.5 GPA (about an B- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025